NFL Analyst Boomer Esiason joined John & Gerry to discuss the role the replacement refs continue to have through Week 3 of the season and if there is any end in sight to the NFL referee lockout. Boomer also touches on if the NFL has reached a tipping point with the replacement refs, how the refs can get control back in the games, and if Bill Belichick will be fined for grabbing a ref at the end their loss to the Ravens. He also chats about the lack of the Patriots pass rush, if Flacco is on his way to being elite, which coach screwed up OT worse, and what NFL team has surprised him the most.

NFL Analyst Boomer Esiason joined John & Gerry to discuss the role the replacement refs continue to have through Week 3 of the season and if there is any end in sight to the NFL referee lockout. Boomer also touches on if the NFL has reached a tipping point with the replacement refs, how the refs can get control back in the games, and if Bill Belichick will be fined for grabbing a ref at the end their loss to the Ravens. He also chats about the lack of the Patriots pass rush, if Flacco is on his way to being elite, which coach screwed up OT worse, and what NFL team has surprised him the most.

Peter talked about all the moves over the first weekend of free agency in the NFL, how he believes that the Patriots need to get a standout receiver, his feelings on the new contract the Pats gave to Vince Wilfork, the Jets trading for Antonio Cromartie and dealing away KerryRhodes , if he was surprised Adalius Thomas was still on the Patriots roster, and what were the smartest and dumbest signings of free agency

Peter talked about the Saints looking like a team ready to hoist the Lombardi Trophy after their convincing win against the Patriots, Belichick's decision to pull Brady in the 4th quarter with over 5 minutes left, the drop-off in the play of Jerod Mayo in 2009, and how big a story concussions might be at the end of the NFL season

The guys talked about the Week 8 action in the NFL including Brett Favre's return to Lambeau Field, the Jets losing to the Dolphins, and some baseball talk and they ask who has the better lineup: the Red Sox or Phillies?

a little off (not catchable, but not a bad deep ball by Brady). Gronkowski was able to beat KerryRhodes for the fourth-quarter TD, but Rhodes just did a nice job of staying in front of Gronkowski on the failed two-point conversation

presumably) watching the game. As the Bears went to Todd Collins and then Caleb Hanie, Deion Sanders , Derrick Brooks , KerryRhodes , Asante Samuel , Maurice Jones-Drew and Darnell Dockett all eviscerated Cutler in the second half. However, Cutler still appears to have

Dunta Robinson and Karlos Dansby all have gotten sizable contracts, while other notables such as Anquan Boldin and KerryRhodes changed addresses. Through the first weekend, the Patriots performed about as expected. They had an offer on the table

but the biggest shot came this week from Jets safety KerryRhodes . Rhodes was unapologetic in providing bulletin-board material ..... deserve," Harrison said. “Guys are not happy with KerryRhodes talking and Rex Ryan talking. You best believe those guys

the Patriots with an opportunity to attack. The Jets defense enters the game feeling good about its chances — safety KerryRhodes said he wants to “embarrass” New England, and defensive tackle Kris Jenkins said the Jets are treating this game like the Super

touchdown catch late in the fourth quarter brought New England within two, but he couldn’t gain enough separation from KerryRhodes to connect with Brady on the ensuing two-point conversion attempt. Perhaps worse was the holding penalty called on Gronkowski

One of the biggest plays came when veteran safety KerryRhodes knocked away a potential game-tying two-point conversion ..... there, because he (Gronkowski) is a physical guy,” Rhodes said of his two-point defense. “I got my hands on

Dockett is very good, [Daryl] Washington is an outstanding inside linebacker, and then these two safeties -- KerryRhodes isn't a dominant player, but Adrian Wilson is a unique player in the sense that he is Troy Polamalu. He's a great

controls the middle of the field. KerryRhodes , we played against him many times ..... Wilson; Wilson plays down more and Rhodes plays back more. They complement each ..... re very strong down the middle – Rhodes , Wilson, Washington, Dockett, Campbell, [Ryan] Williams

touchdowns too, it would be like a punt return. He and [Adrian] Wilson are two outstanding players back there. Of course, KerryRhodes and [William] Gay, [Jamell] Fleming, those guys – it’s a good group. Peterson has exceptional ability and exceptional